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Old 01-10-2008, 08:48 AM
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i picked up my C4S yesterday. on the way home from dallas on I35 in thick traffic a big truck slung a rock right into my windshield. so, i own the car for less that two hours and the windshield is chipped. not a star, just a little divot. but still...

where's a rocket launcher when you need one?
 
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Old 01-10-2008, 08:56 AM
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Oh man... I can't imagine how pissed you were!
Sorry to hear that!!

Well, I suppose there is merit to the cliche, you know you own it when it gets its first ding.
 
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Old 01-10-2008, 09:04 AM
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Congrats, sorry about the windshield.
 
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Old 01-10-2008, 09:16 AM
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that is funny i drove from dallas to austin to pickup a car, looks like you went the other way around
 
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Old 01-10-2008, 10:50 AM
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that blows. congrats on the car though
 
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Old 01-10-2008, 11:20 AM
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Congrats on the car though, reminds of the time when I was in high school, my civic just came out of the bodyshop and I was driving on the freeway and BAM! I hit those rogue torn up tires on the freeway and messed up my new body kit.
 
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Old 01-10-2008, 11:29 AM
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I find the windshields are quite soft and chip easy...
 
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Old 01-10-2008, 11:38 AM
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Crazy glue or windshield repair shop
 
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Old 01-10-2008, 11:57 AM
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Crazy glue or windshield repair shop
yeah, probably be going to the glass repair guys saturday.
 
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I would take the windshield over the paint anyday. Enjoy your new ride!

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Old 01-10-2008, 12:28 PM
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Congrat! Your car just got a tattoo. At least, it was the winshield not the paint/dent. Good luck charm!
 
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Old 01-10-2008, 12:42 PM
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that is funny i drove from dallas to austin to pickup a car, looks like you went the other way around
i waved. didn't you see me?
 
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Old 01-10-2008, 04:17 PM
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My buddy just bought an F355. Flew out, drove it home, and notices a crack in the windshield. Gets estimate - $3500 to replace. Calls seller to see if it was cracked beforehand, comments on high price of replacement - seller says "if $3500 scares you, maybe Ferrari is not for you".

BTW - it took like 5 weeks just to get the windshield replaced at the dealer.
 
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Old 01-10-2008, 05:25 PM
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Here in Los Angeles, California (605-gravel FWY) I once had my 2003 350Z front windshield chipped by a gravel truck. Got the number off the plates and called the gravel company. They replaced my windshield for my inconvience. Only drawback was I had to take it to their sponsored window shop. I know it's too late for this but it's nice to know..Good luck..
 
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Old 01-10-2008, 10:18 PM
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congrats on the car.....now its broken in

if it makes you feel any better I have like 2 dings on my windshield
 


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